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PL52 TMU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,500 mi
Last recorded28,500 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 TMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 28,500 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 28,083 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 27,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 26,701 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 26,701 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 26,430 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 25,722 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 25,720 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 25,121 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 24,882 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 24,624 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 24,405 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 24,264 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 24,054 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 23,872 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 23,699 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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PL52 TMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 77,480 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL52 TMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PL52 TMU registered?

PL52 TMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 February 2003.

Is PL52 TMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL52 TMU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PL52 TMU have outstanding finance?

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